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NHTSARecalled Mar 16, 2022 · #22V163000

Engine Design Cover May Come Loose and Melt

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Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover. A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Engine Design Cover May Come Loose and Melt
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5.

View the official CPSC notice